一同

• Pinyin: yī tóng
• Hanzi breakdown: 一 = one; 同 = 冂 (enclosure) + 口 (mouth), meaning same/together

Meaning

Together; jointly; along with. Doing something in company with others.

More formal than 一起, often used in written Chinese or formal speech. Common usage: 一同前往 (go together), 一同参加 (participate together), 一同庆祝 (celebrate together). Often implies accompanying someone.

Examples

1. 代表团一同前往北京参加会议。 The delegation went to Beijing together to attend the conference.
2. 请允许我一同表示感谢。 Please allow me to express my thanks as well.
3. 全家人一同出游是难得的幸福时光。 Traveling together as a whole family is a rare and happy time.

Usage Guide

Context: official, formal events, written

Tone: formal

Do Say

• 我们一同期待这一天。(We look forward to this day together.)
• 请一同入席。(Please take your seats together.)

Don't Say

• 我跟朋友一同玩 — 日常口语用'一起'更自然

Origin & History

Compound of 一 (one, together) + 同 (same, together). Two characters emphasizing togetherness.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal